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Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK
Thesis
Boyce, K. Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

In 2007, Rogan et al. reported the rare occurrence of the digenean Plagiorchis muris from the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus at Malham Tarn Nature Reserve in North Yorkshire, UK. The life cycle of this trematode is not well understood. Therefore, in... Read More about Transmission ecology of gastrointestinal trematodes of small mammals, malham tarn, North Yorkshire, UK.

Assessing the quality of low frequency audio reproduction in critical listening spaces
Thesis
Stephenson, M. Assessing the quality of low frequency audio reproduction in critical listening spaces. (Thesis). University of Salford

The quality of low frequency audio reproduction in small spaces has always been problematic. For some time, methods have been suggested in order to optimise this reproduction. Many such methods have been based upon objective metrics which remain unpr... Read More about Assessing the quality of low frequency audio reproduction in critical listening spaces.

Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments
Thesis
Rooke, C. Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many hospitals have developed over a number of years in a piecemeal fashion. This has resulted in complex environments made up of long and confusing corridor systems with bends, turns, and confusing signs. Such settings challenge and frustrate those... Read More about Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments.

Valuers of UK agricultural land : an assessment of their performance, decision making and use of comparable evidence
Thesis
Simcock, M. (in press). Valuers of UK agricultural land : an assessment of their performance, decision making and use of comparable evidence. (Thesis). University of Salford

Establishing a market value for agricultural land in the UK is a complex and subjective task but it remains an important one as reliable and robust valuation figures remain vital to supporting good decision making in the management of land and proper... Read More about Valuers of UK agricultural land : an assessment of their performance, decision making and use of comparable evidence.

The impact of professionalism on organisational effectiveness : a case study of the Notting Hill Carnival, 1989 to 2002
Thesis
Holder, C. The impact of professionalism on organisational effectiveness : a case study of the Notting Hill Carnival, 1989 to 2002. (Thesis). University of Salford

According to the literature, organisational effectiveness within both the private and public sectors is significantly impaired by mismanagement stemming from low levels of professionalism within the management process. This in turn is said to lead to... Read More about The impact of professionalism on organisational effectiveness : a case study of the Notting Hill Carnival, 1989 to 2002.

Sustainability in the built environment : the embodied carbon of steelwork in non-residential building structures
Thesis
Munyebvu, T. Sustainability in the built environment : the embodied carbon of steelwork in non-residential building structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes a doctoral research undertaken on the embodied carbon of steelwork used in non-residential buildings. The broad area of sustainable development in the built environment is reviewed first and a reasoned rationale for the narrowi... Read More about Sustainability in the built environment : the embodied carbon of steelwork in non-residential building structures.

Regulating sustainable development : an enabling model for consistent collaboration between planning and building control services in England
Thesis
Key, M. Regulating sustainable development : an enabling model for consistent collaboration between planning and building control services in England. (Thesis). University of Salford

Planning (often termed as development control) and building control have existed as public regulatory services on a national basis in England since the expansion of industrialisation in the 19th Century. Since then, the professions have collectively... Read More about Regulating sustainable development : an enabling model for consistent collaboration between planning and building control services in England.

Soap based thermal insulation as an environmental alternative to petroleum based thermal insulation
Thesis
Read, L. (in press). Soap based thermal insulation as an environmental alternative to petroleum based thermal insulation. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this doctorate is to investigate an alternative to petroleum based thermal insulations, by using natural and recycled materials. The methodology used is centered on the use of the basic ingredients of waste animal fats, waste oils and a po... Read More about Soap based thermal insulation as an environmental alternative to petroleum based thermal insulation.

A strategic framework to aid the success of small and micro sized UK construction contractors
Thesis
Ozols, R. (in press). A strategic framework to aid the success of small and micro sized UK construction contractors. (Thesis). University of Salford

Small and Micro sized construction contracting organisations (SCCOs) has a significant contribution to the overall wellbeing of the Construction Industry. Although micro and small sized enterprises have little impact individually they are collective... Read More about A strategic framework to aid the success of small and micro sized UK construction contractors.

Quantitative tool for measuring safety culture on busy construction sites in Great Britain
Thesis
Dixon, W. Quantitative tool for measuring safety culture on busy construction sites in Great Britain. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is aimed at developing an academically robust, cost effective tool /
procedure for measuring safety culture that is easily administered on a busy
construction site in Great Britain.
This researcher works as a safety manager on construc... Read More about Quantitative tool for measuring safety culture on busy construction sites in Great Britain.

Synthesis and evaluation of tetramethoxy stilbenes related to combretastatin A-4 as potential anticancer agents
Thesis
Adegbulugbe, B. Synthesis and evaluation of tetramethoxy stilbenes related to combretastatin A-4 as potential anticancer agents. (Dissertation). University of Salford

It has been found that in many cases, the current drugs used for cancer treatment result in reoccurrence of the tumour and severe side effects. Drugs from natural sources display less toxicity (Ali et al., 2012). Combretastatins are known to have cy... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of tetramethoxy stilbenes related to combretastatin A-4 as potential anticancer agents.

Signatures of selection in the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in Europe using genotype-by-sequencing
Thesis
Roberts, L. Signatures of selection in the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in Europe using genotype-by-sequencing. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Evolution acts on variations in individuals via the mechanisms of natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. Using genomic sequencing methods such as genotype-by-sequencing (GBS) to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) can lead to a be... Read More about Signatures of selection in the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in Europe using genotype-by-sequencing.

Structure of a primate community in Reserve Adolpho Ducke, central Amazonia
Thesis
Fletcher, L. Structure of a primate community in Reserve Adolpho Ducke, central Amazonia. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Primate surveys that aim to determine the structure of a local community and the population densities of its constituent species are essential when assessing the conservation status of primates. Such information is important to inform conservation ac... Read More about Structure of a primate community in Reserve Adolpho Ducke, central Amazonia.

Hydromorphological evolution of a restored river; a case study in the Upper River Eden catchment
Thesis
Barrow, E. Hydromorphological evolution of a restored river; a case study in the Upper River Eden catchment. (Dissertation). University of Salford

River restoration has undergone a shift in approach from structural interventions controlling unwanted erosion to river naturalisation and the “re-meandering” of channels back to an historic planform. This is driven by acknowledgement of rivers as dy... Read More about Hydromorphological evolution of a restored river; a case study in the Upper River Eden catchment.

The conservation of the snow leopard (panthera uncia) and an action plan for the Indian Himalaya population
Thesis
Schofield, A. The conservation of the snow leopard (panthera uncia) and an action plan for the Indian Himalaya population. (Dissertation). University of Salford

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) inhabits the high-altitude mountains of Central Asia, with 2,710 to 3,386 individuals remaining in the wild. Snow leopards were previously listed as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List, but 2017 saw the specie... Read More about The conservation of the snow leopard (panthera uncia) and an action plan for the Indian Himalaya population.

The digital simulation of attacking structures in accordance to the standard lps 1175 set by the loss prevention certification board (LPCB)
Thesis
Ahmed, M. The digital simulation of attacking structures in accordance to the standard lps 1175 set by the loss prevention certification board (LPCB). (Dissertation). University of Salford

Protecting critical parts of UK infrastructure resources from criminal or terrorist attack in the UK is an industrial sector which is rapidly expanding. In 2016 the UK Security sector grew by 17% and in the last five years, its turnover has doubled t... Read More about The digital simulation of attacking structures in accordance to the standard lps 1175 set by the loss prevention certification board (LPCB).

Educational and skills mismatch of university graduates with labour market requirements in construction sector in Libya
Thesis
Osman, A. (in press). Educational and skills mismatch of university graduates with labour market requirements in construction sector in Libya. (Dissertation). University of Salford

This thesis investigates the educational and skills mismatch between university graduates and the requirements of the Libyan construction industry labour market. Additionally, it descriptively discusses the expected determinants and reasons behind th... Read More about Educational and skills mismatch of university graduates with labour market requirements in construction sector in Libya.

Performing cycling : cultural dimensions of cycling practices
Thesis
Janvaria, J. (in press). Performing cycling : cultural dimensions of cycling practices. (Dissertation). University of Salford

As there are various strategies put in place to increase cycling, cycling within the ethnic minority is still predominantly low and the reason why has not been broadly studied. This research aims to understand more about why there is a lack of cyclin... Read More about Performing cycling : cultural dimensions of cycling practices.